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Takata NADI 5-AT Airbag recall could see vehicles deregistered…
With no new or replacement parts being offered, the recent Takata NADI 5-AT airbag recall could mean affected vehicles are deregistered… Currently, there are no replacement parts for the NADI 5-AT airbag inflator which was used in a range of…
ARB Old Man Emu release 200 Series LandCruiser GVM upgrade
ARB via Old Man Emu has released a brand-new GVM upgrade for 200 Series LandCruisers (up to 4015kg – Stage Two) with the original Stage One upgrade continuing. The 200 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular touring vehicles…
Father and son die in gas leak camping accident
A father and his son have died in a camping accident on Wedge Island, north of Perth, that has been attributed to a gas leak in their tent. A father and son have died in a tragic camping accident on…
Mahindra Roxor gets new face after Jeep lawsuit
Following a lawsuit from Jeep in 2019 challenging Mahindra over the front-end design of the Roxor, a refreshed Mahindra Roxor has been revealed. After being slapped with a cease and desist order in the US last year, Mahindra has redesigned the front-end of…
Suzuki Jimny to remain on-sale in Europe in “very limited numbers” in 2020…
Suzuki UK has responded to speculation the Jimny will be pulled from sale in Europe, stating it will remain on-sale this year in “very limited numbers”. Following media speculation last week that the Suzuki Jimny would be pulled from sale…
Iceland’s Arctic Trucks and Nissan reveal 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32
The updated 2020 Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 has been revealed in the UK boasting some tasty bits including 31.6-inch rubber and tweaked Bilstein suspension. Nissan in Europe has worked with Icealand’s Arctic Truck before and the latest version of the Navara Off-Roader AT32 is probably the best yet –…
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service focussing on re-opening most popular parks after bush fires…but be patient
Both National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry Corporation are working towards a progressive re-opening of the most popular parks in NSW with safety the primary concern. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation are working towards…
2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual Detailed
The 2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual has been detailed ahead of its launch next month and VW has detailed its four-wheel drive setup. If you’ve been following news about the Amarok V6 manual then you’ll know it’s been available in…
Europe to stop selling Suzuki Jimny? Report
Reports have emerged that Suzuki has issued a stop-sales order for the Jimny in Europe because of stringent emissions laws coming into effect in 2021. Europe is getting stricter with new vehicle-based emissions laws coming into effect in 2021 that…
Opinion: How about we race the recalled NL Pajeros instead of crushing them…
News that thousands of NL Pajeros are suddenly unroadworthy has come as a shock…but then we had an idea…how about we get those ‘unroadworthy’ Pajeros and go racing. Here’s what we’re thinking. Words by Robert Pepper: The recent Takata airbag…
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual Core Enduro priced from $48,990 driveaway
The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual won’t launch until next month but the VW website is already carrying an offer for the ‘special’ Amarok V6 Core Enduro variant. The Volkswagen Amarok V6 Manual will launch in Australia next month but Volkswagen…
Thousands of NL Pajeros to be crushed?
Mitsubishi is planning to buy back thousands of 1996 – 2000 model NL Pajeros because of a faulty airbag inflator that can’t be replaced. In a decision that is likely to cost millions, Mitsubishi Motors has announced it will buy…
Cars fined for parking in truck parks
A trial by Transport NSW will see motorists fined $114 for parking cars in dedicated truck parks and overstaying in time-limited parking spots at two rest areas along the Pacific Highway. Two rest areas, Yelgun which is just north of…
Jaguar Land Rover morphable car seat makes you think you’re walking while driving
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a morphable car seat that makes the occupant feel like they’re walking to improve health and wellbeing on long stints behind the wheel. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a morphable seat which it claims…
GMC Yukon beats Rivian to market with 180-degree turn function
GM is keeping quiet about a design feature in the 2021 GMC Yukon that allows it to perform a controlled 180-degree turn via what’s been tagged the ‘Hurricane Turn’. According to US media site, Motor Trend, the 2021 GMC Yukon…
